A mother's final days,

Do-it-yourself TV,

How the Kochs rock the right,

How Sarah Palin rolls

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Now they tell us: 30 years after the news media told us we'd better find a guy and marry him--fast--it seems the guys are faring better the second time around.

Plus: K.T. Oslin's formula for relational success.

In which we sort out the junk from the good stuff

Retailista Catherine Fisher offers tips to make your clothes shopping go a bit smoother.

Backyard flocks are all the rage these days. And it's not just because you need the eggs.

Is a coop in your future?

It can run in the family. But not necessarily forever.

Alabama artist Nancy Raia makes the world a better place, one ArtPartner at a time

Changing roles in midlife sometimes require re-assessment and a time-out. Life coach Ellen Besso explains.

In the third essay of Helene Powers' series, After Adam, a widow comes to terms with grief that just won't quit.

Midlife women are the fastest-growing group of new Facebook users. Daniella the friendly Millennial explains the basics of friending, finding people and protecting your privacy. (Tip: if you really value your privacy, you'll avoid Facebook altogether.)

Nancy Drew remains forever young, but these tough gal detectives feel our aches and pains. Commonweeder.com author Pat Leuchtman introduces us to five of her fictional favorites.